Nails By Jenny in Jersey City {A Hidden Gem}

Ah, nail salons — a place that is so special to women {and men} all over. Some have their go-to place and go-to technician that they would *never* cheat on, and some, so to say, like to get around and try new places. If you’re not one of the super dedicated ones and want to try something new, look no further than Nails by Jenny — a true Jersey City gem {located on 860 Bergen Avenue} and a one-woman show. Read on to learn all about Jenny, her salon, and why you should check her out on your next mani/pedi day out.

Nails by Jenny in Jersey City

About Jenny and Her Salon

After years of learning how to master nails {thanks to a close family friend}, Jenny officially became a nail technician in 1999 after receiving her license. She now owns her very on nail salon, Nails by Jenny, in Jersey City, where she is a solo-nail artist showing her talent to many loyal customers — her clientele ranging from models to former Governor Jim McGreevey’s daughter, and even YouTubers like Visions by Kamilla.

Pricing/What You Get

For those who want their nails to look fresh AF {but don’t want to break the bank}, Jenny is your lady. A full acrylic set is $40, and fill-ins are $25. She constantly has new colors from brands like Essie, OPI and Chanel. If you’re unsure of what you want to do with your nails — don’t fret. As a master nail tech, she comes up with some awesome suggestions and ideas to make your nails look gorgeous. Unfortunately, she does not currently offer gel manicures, just acrylic.

Quality

Jenny takes her time with her work which calls for a satisfying outcome. She wants all clients to walk out feeling like they just got the best manicure ever, and many can attest to that feeling. Nails by Jenny currently has a 5-star rating on Yelp with lots of love and pages and pages of pictures from customers.

Atmosphere

She creates an inviting and warm atmosphere and you will literally feel like you’re just hanging out with a friend, making sense why she has so many loyal customers that keep coming back. At Nails by Jenny, you also don’t have to worry about being in a packed nail salon waiting forever for your turn.

Convenience

Jenny’s Nails is right off the Journal Square PATH Train, making it a super convenient location if you are coming from out of town. Her store-front is a bit tucked away, so if you have trouble finding it, just call and she can help direct you to it.

Final Verdict

We love the intimate experience you get at Nails by Jenny, without the hustle and bustle of a regular, packed nail salon. She proves that you don’t have to pay top-dollar or visit a fancy, well-known salon to get your nails exactly how you want them to. If you’d like to make an appointment with Jenny, call her at (201) 333-8228. Don’t believe us? Check out her 5-star reviews on Yelp here. {And no, this isn’t sponsored, the author just loves Jenny’s work and wants to shine a spotlight on her!}

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Lindsay, standing tall at 4'11, is a Jersey City resident originally hailing from Virginia. After graduating from Rutgers University with a journalism degree, she found her passion, focusing on writing about music, lifestyle, food, entertainment, and fashion. Since getting to Jersey City, she hasn't been able to sit still — exploring everything the area has to offer. When she isn't working as a content manager at a music company, running her blog Lounging With Lindsay, or writing, you can catch her at happy hours {going out but getting home early is the best}, window shopping, and having wine while hanging out with her cat {who is basically her child}.